The funds are more flexible than annuities, but can't guarantee a set payment for life.
We need to be candid about the realities facing today's pre-retirees.
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But high-income retirees might pay more, get less.
In some traditionally expensive housing markets, higher incomes were outflanked by rising housing costs.
Voya allegedly took a "substantial portion" of the fee charged for investment advice, even though Financial Engines did the bulk of the work.
Estimated benefits assume continued earnings through full retirement age.
An antiquated, overly complex Part B enrollment process contributes to costly enrollment mistakes among many people new to Medicare.
The insurer, which is moving to a "self-directed call center" approach for certain investment products, is among the few companies which has publicized plans for compliance with the DOL rule.
While some agree with the firm's logic underpinning the product, they question whether the product can overcome some of the traditional hurdles of managed accounts.
The Labor Department, however, offered a rebuke to the recommendations, saying they would erode consumer protections.
When helping retirees tap retirement assets efficiently so they don't run out of money in retirement, America is a laggard.
When helping retirees tap retirement assets efficiently so they don't run out of money in retirement, America is a laggard.
Investing in stocks that provide both high and growing dividend income may benefit a portfolio undergoing the duress of withdrawals.
Because of the DOL fiduciary rule, Cerulli expects more money will remain in employer-sponsored retirement plans.
Ignoring proxy letters could lead to lost assets.
But increase would be seven times higher if pegged to Consumer Price Index for the elderly.
Make sure your adviser is a fiduciary &mdash; legally required to put your interests first &mdash; and seek out advisers and planners who aren't just good at selling investments.
The prevalence of student loans, a gig economy and transitory lifestyles makes it difficult for millennials to own up to what they owe and pay back the IRS.
After recent filings of a dozen lawsuits against university retirement plans, <i>InvestmentNews</i> spoke with the high-profile attorney about the broader world of ERISA fee litigation.
